450 Dash Cam Installation Doesn't Get Any Easier Than This! The SimpleUSB By Dongar Technologies.

[@steveking1053]

I installed same setup about a month ago on my Tacoma. No issues, works like a champ! Nice video showing details. 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Steve!

[@deanbarr5740]

Good quality camera and picture GP. I do remember those days when we were young. In 11 months I'll be 60 but I still feel like a kid most days.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Awesome!

[@jh9855]

Electronics right now are amazing. The cameras get smaller the pictures clearer. Thanks for the video!

[@GPOutdoors]

They sure are Jean! All the best!

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

There are some smart people out there! Glad you found this one! A dashcam is a great idea in this world we are living in now!

[@Starman.2112]

I had a camera when I first bought my 2019 Honda Ridgeline but I had the cable hanging down to the 12v connector, a real pain. Within 3 months it broke at the power connector. I've though of buying a new one for quite a while and you just presented the absolute perfect solution!!!! Edit: Uhg... they are sold out of 7 pin versions

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good day Todd. Not to worry. I waited about a month to get mine. It is a young start up so I am sure they will have them back in stock soon. I love supporting small business - hope you will wait it out and just keep checking over the coming weeks. Maybe send a contact email to them to let them know you need one. :)) Cheers!

[@bay9876]

Nice to have a camera to document the interactions with all the other drivers and to keep things honest.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Bay! I think so too. Have a good one!

[@kennethboyer2338]

That's why I have one, need to get a differwnt one though. My daughter has one that she can stream footage to her phone. I want to replace mine with that one.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff. This one also streams live to your phone. Have a good one Ken!

[@casycasy5199]

wow .great review that makes it so simple.and i was that kid with a 8 track player

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Casy!

[@kenrolfsmeyer1484]

Hey GP! Thanks for the tip! I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago for my Nissan and it works great. I contacted Kevin for the correct connector and he forwarded a link to me. Great product, great customer service! And the best part, no more cable hanging down off my mirror to the USB port. Thanks again for the tip!

[@GPOutdoors]

Nice! Good stuff!

[@jt19767171]

@@GPOutdoors hi,how do you know it is the right connector to the car, to an example kia ev6

[@garbonomics]

So glad you made this video. Did all this with my Nissan Pathfinder, what a godsend.

[@Hewx2]

So happy I found this. I wanted one but didn’t want to have to tear up headliners and a pillars. Just installed this combo on my Mustang and you can’t even see it from the drivers seat

[@GPOutdoors]

That's great to hear! Not sure if you saw my follow-up video after 6 months of use but it is on the channel (about 3 weeks ago). Hopefully it will provide a few tips or suggestions I learned. Big thanks to DONGAR - great little device. All the best!

[@poincareconjecture5651]

What a classy endorsement you made my day with your positive attitude

[@regsackmann4740]

After a near miss yesterday on the QEW I'm looking at getting the same dash cam (Garmin Mini 2) since it has a small footprint and probably is adequate, video quality-wise. However, I've been leery about getting and installing any dash cam, due to the thought of having to snake wires along the headliner etc., or having wires hanging down. You've provided a great solution with the product from Dongar, so I'm gonna check it out to see if they have one compatible. Really appreciate your review as it's straightforward and helpful.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good luck. It is definitely worth the peace of mind. A lot of dishonest people out there especially when it comes to liability. All the best!

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

You are right on with your opening comments! My first car was a Chevy Corvair . Yup, unsafe at any speed! But I did go out and get an 8-track and speakers for it. My first taste of freedom! Now, I, like you, modify tractors!! Great video, impressive product. Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! I wish I had kept those old 8 -Tracks Michael! Cheers!

[@jh9855]

I love the Chevy Corvair! Great car.

[@daveyoder1436]

I wasn't aware about the alternate power option. Thanks for sharing GP! My dash cam has 8 feet of USB cord routed. Might look at this option to clean it up

[@ATR-42]

lol Gord looks out of place when he's not out in the wild! great video GP

[@jongib6096]

I wonder if they make a Donger adapter for a 2016 bmw 5 series

[@mark02tj41]

Great video - especially the first part! We're about the same age and it sounds like we had similar experiences growing up in our neighboring countries. Somehow I got to be the "go to guy" for installing stereos and CB radios for my buddies. Lots of crawling upside down under the dash to run wires, etc. My not-so-slim, old body can't do that any more - even in a vehicle the size of my Super Duty! LOL! Thanks for the info on the Dongar and the Garmin. I'll be checking out both of them. Love your channel (even though I have a green tractor :)) - keep up the great work!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Hey thanks Mark! Great memories back then for sure. Cheers!

[@JeepinMaxx]

Thanks for the video - I've been thinking about a dash cam - thanks for the info on the Garmin Mini 2, and more importantly the Dongar device! When I was young, I used to install audio systems and car alarms. I hate running wiring now!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Cheers Frank!

[@Hansaman58]

Excellent! Just bought a 2023 TRD Sport (arrives next month). Will do this install.

[@tomfillmore9710]

nice unit and a very neat installation thanks for sharing have a good night take care

[@GPOutdoors]

You too Tom!

[@jimmcknight3021]

Always enjoy your change of pace videos. Thanks

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you GP! Will be checking them out. Please give us some night time footage samples and reviews. Thank you for making this video.

[@GPOutdoors]

You bet! I will. Cheers Ross!

[@ArnoldWinters]

This a very well made video. For Parking Guard for the Garmin Mini 2 (Parking Mode), you can buy an OBD2 connector for $49 USD. I just bought the Garmin Mini 2 and the OBD2 connector to hook up constant power to my 2022 Porsche Boxster GTS. It will not drain the battery much since it draws very little power and you can set up the length of time it stays on when you turn off the ignition. The Porsche dimming rear view mirror cannot use the Dongar, and I didn’t want it switched anyway so I can use “Parking Guard”. I located my OBD2 port right under the dash to the left of the steering column. Try it. You can make a companion video.

[@wlsteffen]

Very interesting Gordy, I’m going to check this out! Thank you for the video and good luck with your Garmon

[@edjackson8425]

Dongar looks like a great product. Thanks GP.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Nicely done, Gord. I enjoy your “non-forest” content too! Looking forward to the review.

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Ed!

[@markjohnson5556]

Thanks Gord. I've actually been contemplating getting one for my uber travels. Also we're the same age so the memories of trying to install an aftermarket alpine blow the doors off, your mom knows your coming home from college 3 blocks away system are pleasant, I don't want to do it again.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! But hey, great memories! Good times. :)) Good luck!

[@alittleofthisandalittleofthat]

Christmas gift for my wife. Her car has auto dimming mirror. My GM truck no so 😢, thanks for the info. 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Nice! Cheers Laurie!

[@moo315]

You were spot on Gordon bought my first car from my uncle who owns a junkyard for $300… 1970 Chevelle and put those RadioShack realistic surface mount speakers on the back deck. Thanks for the recommendation,I don’t have power on my rearview mirror on my 17 tundra but I’m sure I could figure out something.

[@GPOutdoors]

Now those were nice wheels back then. Good Times (GTs) - Cheers Mike!

[@terryk3118]

Seems like "they" always tell you to stick to one subject on a KZbin channel. But this was such a universally interesting topic. Glad you didn't follow conventional "wisdom". Those are both exciting products. Glad to see this video!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Terry. Great you enjoyed seeing it. All the best!

[@RyanEvansOutdoorServicesLLC]

I wish I knew this when I bought my dash-cam. Although I have a front and rear facing one so I don’t know if it would work but it seems like a better option.

[@roostercoggburn7436]

Nice review! Nice to hear about Dongar technologies! Thanks 👍

[@bobpurs]

Nice GP. Looks like a simple nice unit. I’m like you don’t want something cluttering up my truck. Might have to think about adding one myself. Hope your weekend was good. Take care

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Bob! Heading north today. Have a great week!

[@markmckenna9456]

Thanks for the video I installed it this morning. Mark McKenna from Tucson, AZ

[@davidkarath6549]

I had a record player and a reverb for the rear speaker..thx for the video...👍

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Oh geez...the reverb! Too funny. I remember that, David. Good times for sure back then.. Thanks!

[@dougdavis4439]

Ingenious product. Thanks for sharing GP! Cheers!

[@GPOutdoors]

You bet. Take care - all the best Doug!

[@gewing61]

Oh Radio shack. The memories. Cb 8 tracks I agree. I like them stock just like it came from the factory. That is amazing. My gmc has the camera mirror, but I am going to check. Awesome thanks foe sharing

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Loved radio Shack. You could just about buy anything you needed there when we were kids. Cheers and all the best!

[@DGBQ_ME]

This was a great find. Thank you for sharing!

[@i.r.wayright1457]

Some of those streets look very familiar. Eglinton, Kipling..... Are you going to add to the You Tube videos you find when you search for "Lousy Drivers in Toronto?" You now have the tools for that. My first car was a 1964 Valiant I bought from my Sister when she took a job in the Virgin Islands. It was equipped with a whopping 170 cubic inch slant six, four doors and push button drive. It had an AM radio only so I bought one of the little FM radio adapters, put a speaker on the rear deck along with a fader switch. It wasn't stereo but it was okay for the time.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good evening Ron! Boy, you are a very travelled gentleman :)). My first was a 1974 Dodge Duster. Man , you could NOT kill that slant 6. Remarkable engine - burned a lot of oil but she sparked up every time - summer or winter. Including the time I ran it dry of oil and it ceased on the highway at 100 Kmh. Great memories. Hope you are keeping well and busy. Cheers!

[@i.r.wayright1457]

@@GPOutdoors Busy, Me? Yes, I am about to lay 18 cartons of Pergo flooring in the house, then I have some painting to do, and finish off with a carpet in my man cave. Staying home beats putting gas in a vehicle.

[@GPOutdoors]

WOW! Ron, you are busy for sure. Have fun with the flooring - I am sure Mrs. Ron will be pretty excited when it is done!

[@mooman86]

I LOVE products like this. So simple and so smart.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Great information, GP. It just so happens that I've been considering dash cams for both vehicles. Thanks! 👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Good stuff. Hope it is helpful Edward! Good luck !

[@lonniechartrand]

As always, very informative!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well that sure was a simple install. I like that there was no wiring needed other than the quick connect dongle!! Take care!!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Grampie! Yes, so simple and quick. Great little product, I think. Take care!

[@mikelowe3406]

The most I remember about the old 8 tracks is the streamers of them along the shoulder of the highway after people chucked them out after they screwed up in the tape deck.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Too funny. Can't remember how many times I had to sit at the kitchen table trying to wind them back in. Cheers Mike!

[@deanbacon8245]

Gee Gord , you're making me want to go find a pair of Converse star canvas sneakers , lol , oh ........ and find a Pucca shell necklace too ! Awww the good ol days

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Times were so much simpler back then. I always wore the high top canvass backs myself. :)) Cheers Dean!

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice video - I'll investigate for my 2019 Taco, seems simple enough without running wires. Everyone picking on you for the 8 track comment but you got "P" on your front door mat lol. Cheers

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! I loved those 8-tracks. They just kept looping. :)) Cheers Buddy!

[@sivsankar4286]

Excellent video.thank you

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Gord, great information for dash cam installation. Forwarded this along to my son in Northern Michigan. Looks like a great money saving product. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@GPOutdoors]

And time, Fred. I am really happy with it. Enjoy your week!

[@Back40Firewood]

Pretty slick GP, I might have to look into one of those dash cams and cable/power hook up. Looking forward to the GP Road Trip videos in the future! lol

[@TheHobbyShop1]

What a nice product. I might have to get one. 👍🏼

[@cynforrest]

Sounds great. I’ve been looking for something like this. Thanks.

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers !

[@glen8449]

Great product. Thanks for you review on it.

[@tazzharm]

hey nice vid. just ordered the units for my F150. with todays times we need to protect ourself . thanks for including the adapter... had an old dashcam from crappy tire and it crapped out. didn't like the long cord I had to run in my truck. I too like the looks of my 2019 F150 and like to keep it that way. should be getting my two orders in a week or so... I'll post a vid thanking you aswell.... however it won't be nicely edited like your vids are . I'm too lazy to edit and cheap to buy a program and nice camera.... lol Great job. Glenn.

[@tazzharm]

just a side note....odered it yesterday and it arrived today ...all I can say is wow for the super fast delivery....now just waiting on the adapter. Glenn.

[@SkidderKev]

this is a awesome product!! thanks for sharing this Gord. this si something I will probably be doing in my truck. when you went to plug in the usb I was waiting for you to try it and then flip it over and plug it in. it never goes in on the first try!! haha

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Super happy with it! No wires and no hassle. Love the entrepreneurial spirit too. Cheers Kev!

[@sunshinesnursingjourney7449]

I bought this and I have new 2020 4Runner and I don’t have that removal pin. Any suggestions?

[@furiousphoenix7526]

Hi I have a 2021 Highlander and I’m running into the same issue for the rear view mirror not having a removable plug. Have you found a solution?

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Thanks for the information

[@herbcaldwell943]

Thanks for a great video very informative !

[@kevinliveez4192]

Fun Fact. be careful where you mount items around the auto-dimming mirror. There is a sensor that senses oncoming headlights and you do not want to block it. Thank for the entertainment!!

[@GPOutdoors]

Thanks Kevin! That's a great point!

[@jimp.4531]

thx for the DEMO, does the system stream to the phone app as well?

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Jim. It connects to the phone through the bluetooth, I believe. I connected to my home wifi as well so I haven't determined which feeds the phone APP yet. I am pretty sure it is the bluetooth.

[@wyattbonnette3414]

I have a Tacoma similar to yours and I love it. However I wouldn't worry much about the battery drain. Your tacoma performs many automated charcoal canister fuel leakage tests without your knowledge. Most of time it happens hours after you have driven it. (I hear mine early in the morning when walk into the garage to head to work) With that said I wouldn't want any unnecessary load either, but it would be a nice option if it could be turned on or off easily for trips to town and not when parked in the garage. I do also wonder if power is always available at the mirror, because the garage door opener built into the mirror works with or without the ignition key. Looking forward to the review on that dashcam.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning Wyatt. Thanks for the info - I didn't know. I have never opened the garage with the truck off before but I will try that out. Thanks!

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Loved it , many thanks.👏👍

[@watershedoverlook]

Nice job Gordon, gonna' look into both pieces of hardware. Thanks! 👍😎👍

[@GPOutdoors]

Cheers Chris!

[@PLAZALOT58]

Is there a way to view a dashcam such as Garmin mini2 on the touch screen of a vehicle ? I can’t find any info on this. It seems like such an obvious thing to want to do. Thanks for the video very well done !

[@BG-vq9fd]

Clean installation

[@IslandDigital]

I just would like to have something cleared up. The Garmin cam came w 2 power cables , both long. Are you staying the Donger technology adapter INCLUDED THE “Shorty” power cable ?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning. Yes. The Dongar came with the two shorties - one was a USB- C ( which fit my Garmin) and the other USB shorty had a different end on it (sorry can't remember the type). Thanks!

[@IslandDigital]

@@GPOutdoors Thank you very much for letting me know ! That helps a GREAT DEAL .. great video …

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

What is that big box on your windshield, on the right side of your rear view mirror?

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey DR. It is a Transponder for our Private highways - it allows me to drive on those highways and it automatically charges me per km when I use them. Cheers!

[@theoriginaldashriprock]

@@GPOutdoors Wow, seriously? Here in Texas we have the same thing, but it's about the size of a credit card that sticks to the windshield.

[@GPOutdoors]

@@theoriginaldashriprock Yup it's kind of big. LOL!

[@jimputnam2044]

Good going you can do some Ontario winter driving nightmare vids with the footage from that dash can. My daughter lives in Kitchener and she sent me some 401 footage from different storms while on her commute.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good day Jim. If I get some good stuff, I'll be happy to share it. Have a great week!

[@pruthvigaddam3703]

Does this adaptor void the warrenty??

[@mikedietzler8214]

Love your channel! Do you go to the grocery store in carharrt 's in August?

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Well Mike, I only wear them if I am going to get dirty. :)) Grocery shopping is a low risk task. Cheers!

[@roboboil1648]

Thanks for this video. Great job. Subscribed.

[@Sowhatsupbroski]

Is there an adapter for a 2021 Dodge Challenger?

[@montrealthis]

Where did you get yours? Dongar does not seem to ship to Canada.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hi Dee. I sent them a note . I bought it direct and was able to purchase it but I see now that the check out page only allows the USA. Perhaps send them a contact message on their website and I am sure they will get back to you. Good luck!

[@BrutusTJustice]

Nice job,GP.I'm looking for a wireless backup camera to use when I'm hooking up my trailer.Garmin might have what I'm looking for.Thanks for another great video.

[@GPOutdoors]

Good luck Steve!

[@shanejohnson4688]

I want this product but I have Lane assist on mine I don't see one for sale that has that option. Any ideas....?

[@beauxtx1959]

AWESOME!!!

[@andrewandron7087]

That’s really cool! Clean installation. Can you view the footage on your phone live? Thanks for the info

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Andrew! Yes, I can. it is slow to load but it does. Hope you and your family are keeping well!

[@andrewandron7087]

@@GPOutdoors awesome! Thanks! Hope you guys are staying safe too

[@zandeska2006]

Thanks!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Nice video. Not for me, but it is a nice clean installation. I wish I could come up with something like that!

[@GPOutdoors]

Me too DA!. We could retire and let our kids run with it! LOL!

[@savagei6130]

And if you don't have a dimming rear mirror?

[@deldili6598]

That means you have to get a car that has one.

[@sandorclegane4240]

so does this mean you dont have to hard wire your dash cam?

[@chaskott3]

Very nice

[@ericolv1636]

Gord, do you have weeds growing between your pavers? Goodness… 😂

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Yup - drives me crazy. I just , ok, Carol just pulled them all out a few weeks ago and we put that spray on them. It didn't work. :( Cheers Eric!

[@furiousphoenix7526]

Hi I have a 21 Highlander and my rear view mirror does not have a plug pin. How can I solve this issue since I bought this mini dash cam for this reason. Please advise.

[@deldili6598]

Did you not check you car before ordering one?

[@happyme6455]

Hello, fellow Albertan here. I'm looking to get the same setup you have. Did the shipping include taxes/duties when you made the order or did you have to pay that to pick it up?

[@GPOutdoors]

Good morning! There were no duties on it but there were Customs Fees and Canadian taxes applied to it when it was delivered ( but those costs are not included in the shipping costs when you order it from Dongar).

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Cheers!

[@Quadrille763]

I remember radio shack

[@andyrobinson339]

GP-I liked this video except you never addressed what I think should have been the very first thing...why does anyone want/need one of these??

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good day, Andy. That is an excellent question. I will make sure to address it when I do the review of the Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2 in the next month after I have tested it. Thanks! Great point. :))

[@naseerahmed6805]

I can’t install this on my 2021 4runner nightshade

[@deldili6598]

Just buy a newer car😂

[@kennethboyer2338]

When I put mine in I was able to quite easily hide the power cord until I down to the bottom side of the dash. Unfortunately it's outdated but the cameras have very good resolution. Just a pain to get the footage, need to remove the chip and sometime I need a replacement chip if I can't get the footage off right away. It's better than nothing and it rewrites every 8 hours or so. Always make sure you have a rear facing camera as well. I'm going to court tomorrow as a witness against a moron that was passing on the shoulder and generally being an idiot. He came from out of now where to ride my ass, couldn't figure out where he cam from though. Then I checked the footage and he passed 1 or 2 tractor-trailers on the shoulder to get behind me. Karma got his ass because 4 miles up the road he was sitting on the shoulder with a flat tire.....LOL.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Thanks Kenneth!

[@darkspruce]

What does this have to do with tractors?

[@m.cooper1854]

Gord, your neighbours (Canadian spelling) must wonder why you put on overalls in the city to install a dash-cam. Your Tacoma is just like Andrew Camarata's pickup where he used a saw on his dashboard to do an install. Same as your truck, only different.

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL! Good morning M. They know - I think the cameras give it away. :)) Have a great weekend!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Small? My wife has an idea!

[@GPOutdoors]

LOL C2!!! Too funny. Have a good night!

[@mr.horse1801]

Im going ape shit crazy looking for a part number. Can anyone help?